Dramatic Scenes

Standing roadside in Hawaiʻi, addressing the audience directly. On losing a car to a wild pig — and finding out what it means to need people.

1995. A front porch in Los Angeles. Two immigrants negotiate what it means to build a life — and who gets to make the decisions.

Two restaurant coworkers, one favor, and a broken promise that comes back around.

Two strangers at an airport gate. One wants to talk; the other wants to finish his audiobook.